1) Avoid letting the attacker control you leg (twist/kick it free).2) duck you chin and try not to let the attacker 'sink in the choke.'3) Most importantly, put your feet down and use your hips to escape.

It is a nifty little choke, eh. I'm glad it worked for you! I was totally caught unaware by this choke. I didn't know the attack or the defense prior to having it applied to me. After I got over my myself (ego stuff...for allowing myself to get caught by this technique) I did a bit of research. Now that I have researched it and practiced it I feel like it is part of 'my game' too. And yeah, it is nice to have another 'back control' option in the tool box. Speaking of which...